Tsukumogami

About

Tsukumogami is a turn-based RPG with puzzle elements set in feudal Japan. You play as Hanabusa, a girl chasing vengeance after spirits kill her mother. Each battle requires identifying foes through object-based riddles before defeating them. The game mixes visual novel storytelling with strategic combat, letting you upgrade weapons and uncover secrets in a world inspired by traditional folklore. The standout mechanic is the identity-puzzle combat. Every enemy has a hidden object form you must guess using clues. While the 2012 release date might suggest dated visuals, the story's emotional core and layered mysteries keep it engaging. Puzzle fans looking for a niche RPG with a mythological twist might find this indie title worth exploring.

Storyline

"Hanabusa is a young headstrong girl living in the Heian capital within medieval Japan. But when her mother is slain by evil spirits, her life turns into one of vengeance as she sets out to hunt and destroy the spirits. During Hanabusa’s travels, she meets a white fox who turns out to be a servant of the mountain god. Hanabusa receives a special sword passed down from her mother, which gives her the ability to see the true forms of spirits to help slay them. Shortly after, a spirit claiming to be Hanabusa’s long-lost father, Hidetada, breaks her sword and leaves Hanabusa powerless and confused. Now to mend her broken sword and learn the truth about her father, Hanabusa embarks on a journey to annihilate every last one of the evil spirits."